School Overview
Gadsden Central Academy, located at 35 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Quincy, Florida, functions as an alternative educational setting within the Gadsden County Public Schools district. The academy is designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering specialized academic support and intervention programs tailored to help students succeed and remain on track for graduation. By focusing on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the school provides a structured atmosphere aimed at addressing both the academic and behavioral needs of its student population.

As part of the broader Gadsden County school system, the academy emphasizes the district’s mission of preparing students for post-secondary success. The facility provides an essential resource for students who require a more flexible or focused approach to their studies than what might be offered in a comprehensive high school. Through its commitment to student development and credit recovery, Gadsden Central Academy serves as a critical bridge for learners to overcome academic challenges and transition toward their long-term educational or career goals.
21
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White1
Black20
  • Black
    20 (95.2 %)
  • White
    1 (4.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: GADSDEN
Phone: (850)875-7249
Website: http://www.gadsdenschools.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 6
Grade 10 1
Grade 11 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 41
Grade 51
Grade 62
Grade 74
Grade 85
Grade 96
Grade 101
Grade 111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GADSDEN CENTRAL ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29.5%
Male1990.5%